For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,044 students in Custer County, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Custer County, NE are North Park Elementary School, Arnold Elementary School and Sargent Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, NE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Custer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1135 North H Street
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 N Haskell
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Sargent Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N 5th St
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Anselmo-merna Elementary-merna
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Needham
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Ansley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Cameron St
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
322 North 9th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 237-2280
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 237-2280
Gr: PK | 50 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1135 North H Street
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2982
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Custer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1401 Kent St
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1555
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1555
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
727 South 6th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2503
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2503
Gr: 5-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rr 3 Box 113
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6946
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6946
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Clay & Main Box 88
Mason City, NE 68855
(308) 732-3461
Mason City, NE 68855
(308) 732-3461
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
44003 Road 801
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6542
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6542
Gr: PK | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
431 South 10th
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2972
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2972
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rr 3 Box 86
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2745
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2745
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Custer County, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Custer County, NE include North Park Elementary School, Arnold Elementary School and Sargent Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Custer County?
8 public preschools are located in Custer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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